“Get to the freakin’ point!” or “Stay on topic!” You’ve probably heard that before—it’s good advice. It takes some serious discipline, though. The trouble is we might not even realize that we’re shifting off topic. I used to think every detail that I could remember about a situation, needed to be told! My apologies to everyone who had to struggle through my … Read More
Public Speaking: How To Practice Eye Contact WITHOUT An Audience
Have you ever watched a speaker stare down at the floor? Almost as if they were avoiding eye contact with the audience entirely. Have you done it? I know I’ve done it when I first began in public speaking. I see it all the time. Do you know why this occurs? My bets are on nervousness or lack of preparation … Read More
Public Speaking: How To “Focus” Your Nervousness And Use It For Good
You ready?When the time to speak arrives… Go ahead, imagine it for a second. You’re about to stand up in front of a bunch of prying-eyed souls who expect you to deliver something valuable. Excited yet? Me too. However, it’s what you do with that excitement that determines if it holds you down, or lifts you up like Viagra. The focus … Read More